1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
substantial disbursements for research and development
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as in payment
the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services
the disbursement of the foundation's funds to several cancer research centers
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as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group
the agency whose responsibilities included the disbursement of strains of the virus to medical research labs around the country
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Recent Examples of disbursement
Since then various governments have tried to find ways to offset the pension burden – one notable strategy is to drop the inflation indexation of pensions (a key pillar of the forthcoming budget process is likely to centre on not indexing government disbursements for a year).
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Smaller disbursements went to township trustees’ offices, libraries, hospitals and public transit.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 29 Apr. 2025
Usually, methods are put in place to ensure anonymity and ethical disbursement of the data.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
The company did not respond to a question from the Statesman about how much that disbursement was.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2025
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Smaller disbursements went to township trustees’ offices, libraries, hospitals and public transit.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 29 Apr. 2025
Usually, methods are put in place to ensure anonymity and ethical disbursement of the data.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
The company did not respond to a question from the Statesman about how much that disbursement was.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disbursement
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Funds become accessible at 18 for qualified expenses, with broader withdrawal options phased in over time.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Measures used that money, which was held in an escrow account for clients, to pay for personal and operating expenses, pay off creditors, Four Seasons spa treatments, clothing, car payments and at least $55,000 for Los Angeles Crypto Arena seats.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At the time, both Palomar and university officials insisted that the payment was simply an expression of solidarity, one public institution helping another through rough financial times.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Last week, in a remarkable showdown, Sarepta Therapeutics refused to stop distribution of Elevidys, its therapy for the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy as the FDA had requested.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal, which will print The Republic, produces the Las Vegas Sun and handles advertising and distribution for both publications.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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At a production cost of $200 million, plus much more to market and distribute, the film will need to hold as one of the biggest grossers of the year to turn a profit in theaters.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Last longer with better efficiently in a reactor core to possibly lengthen refueling from 1.5 years to 2 years while using 30% less fuel. Generate less waste and lower fuel costs.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Related – Google’s $1 Trillion Lawsuit Thirdly, Google’s substantial AI capital expenditures carry execution risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jumping jacks are an underrated bodyweight exercise to increase your calorie expenditure.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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“Disbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disbursement. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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